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17 June 2026, 13:09
Aruu county MP intervenes in Puranga secondary school staffing crisis
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Aruu County MP Christopher Komakech has pledged support to address teacher shortages and infrastructure challenges at Puranga Secondary School in Pader District. Students, school administrators, and local leaders highlighted staffing gaps, while the Headteacher called for…
17 June 2026, 12:02 pm
Community dialogue highlights rising school dropout concerns, calls for stronger…
By Geoffrey Okwong A community dialogue meeting held at Wili Wili Primary School in Latanya Sub-county, Pader District, has highlighted growing concerns over rising school dropout rates, with stakeholders calling for stronger community action, parental responsibility, and enforcement of education…
17 June 2026, 11:50 am
Female journalists trained on digital safety and online security
By Winnie Auma Female journalists from Northern and Eastern Uganda have received training on digital safety and security aimed at protecting them from online harassment and improving their digital journalism skills. The two-day training, held in Mbale, was organized by…
9 June 2026, 10:09 am
Heroes Day instills patriotism and national values among learners, says headteac…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda marks Heroes Day today, education stakeholders have emphasised the importance of the occasion in nurturing patriotism and national values among learners. Heroes Day is commemorated annually to recognise and honour both living and deceased Ugandans…
29 May 2026, 12:44 pm
UNEB extends candidate registration deadline for 2026 national examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Mr Dan Odongo, has briefed the media on the ongoing registration of candidates for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced…
24 May 2026, 8:24 pm
Lango parents warned against keeping children at home over Ebola fears
By Dickens Aruca Parents and guardians in the Lango sub-region have been urged not to use the Ebola outbreak as a reason to keep children away from school as Term II officially begins on Monday, 25 May 2026. The appeal…
24 May 2026, 3:05 pm
Kitgum Mayor dismisses claims on PTA fee abolition
By Otim Moses The Mayor of Kitgum Municipality, His Worship Okwera Richard Ojara, has dismissed reports circulating within the district alleging that PTA payments and parents’ contributions in government-aided schools have been abolished or significantly reduced. According to the Mayor,…
23 May 2026, 8:53 pm
Schools without chaos: Ending student strikes
Today, Saturday 23 May 2026, during the youth programme from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, we hosted Mutaawe Trevor and Angello Billy from Nakaseke Secondary School, Nansubuga Miracle from Kitala Secondary School, and Jamila Juliet from Old Kampala Secondary School.…
22 May 2026, 10:13 am
Mental health materials launched for schools to support learners
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Education and Sports has launched new Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) materials for learning institutions following increasing concerns from students over stress, emotional exhaustion and mental pressure in schools. The materials, now officially…
21 May 2026, 7:32 pm
Authorities turn to churches to boost enrollment at Igoti Primary School
By Winnie Auma Authorities at Igoti Primary School in Apac District have launched a plan to work with churches and local leaders to encourage parents to return their children to school after a sharp drop in enrollment caused by storm…